7-Day Senior’s Tour of Tuscany and Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore, the southernmost town of the Cinque Terre

What to expect on this itinerary

Designed especially for seniors travelers, this incredible 7-day trip allows you to experience the unrivaled beauty and rich history of Tuscany and Cinque Terre. From the art masterpieces in Florence to the famous Leaning Tower in Pisa, discover the best locations in Tuscany before exploring the gorgeous Cinque Terre area. Private tours and experiences in each stunning town immerse you in the fabled lifestyle and culture of this idyllic destination.

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Florence, Lucca, Riomaggiore, Monterosso al Mare

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Florence – Evening Walking Tour

Tuscany and Cinque Terre are known for their beauty and history and are the ideal destination for a luxury tour of Italy. Your 7-day journey will begin when you land in Florence. A private driver will transfer you to your luxurious hotel in the heart of the city. After having some time to relax and settle in, your guide will lead you on a private walking tour of the city. The roads will be illuminated under the night sky as you begin to walk around with your guide. One of the first places you will visit will be the Florence Cathedral. As your tour continues, you will eventually arrive at the famous Ponte Vecchio. Once your tour concludes, you can indulge in a sweet gelato before returning to your hotel for the night.

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Day 2

Florence – Uffizi and Accademia Galleries

Day 3

Lucca – Wine Tasting in San Gimignano

Day 4

Lucca – The Highlights of Pisa

Day 5

Riomaggiore – Riomaggiore and Manarola

Day 6

Monterosso al Mare – Boat Tour with Lunch

Day 7

Monterosso al Mare – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Traverse Ponte Vecchio, which is one of Florence’s oldest and well-known bridges, and admire the beautiful goods on display
  • Visit the Accademia Gallery, which is known for its collection of Renaissance art
  • Taste the delectable wines of Tuscany during a private tasting in San Gimignano
  • Enjoy two nights in Lucca, which is an ancient city that is full of gorgeous views and historic buildings
  • Witness the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa’s, which is the city’s most famous attraction
  • Explore the sights of Riomaggiore, which is the southernmost town of Cinque Terre, including the age-old Castle of Riomaggiore
  • Discover the cliffside towns and breathtaking landscapes of Cinque Terre during a relaxing boat ride through the area

Detailed Description

The rolling hills of Tuscany and cliffside landscapes of Cinque Terre will beckon you to explore the best cities and towns during this 7-day vacation. Your journey will begin when you land in Florence, where you will set out for a private walking tour. Your guide will take you to some of the city’s main attractions, including Ponte Vecchio. The following morning, you will continue your exploration of Florence with visits to the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries.

As the sun rises the next day, you will transfer to your next destination of Lucca. During your scenic ride, you will stop in the delightful town of San Gimignano for a private wine tasting. Once your tour concludes, you will continue to the city of Lucca. The next morning, you will set out for an excursion to the captivating city of Pisa. During your tour, you will discover all of Pisa’s main attractions, especially the famous Leaning Tower.

With a warm cappuccino in hand, you will then transfer the next morning to Riomaggiore, which is the southernmost town of Cinque Terre. Upon your arrival, you can explore the best sights in Riomaggiore and the neighboring town of Manarola. Ancient castles and age-old buildings can be found around every corner, and by the end of your tour, you will feel immersed in the history and culture of the area.

The next day, you will venture to the northernmost town of Cinque Terre, Monterosso al Mare. A short time later, you will set out on an indulgent private boat ride. During the relaxing ride, you will pass by the remaining towns of Cinque Terre: Vernazza and Corniglia. The next morning, a private transfer will lead you to Pisa International Airport for your flight home.

Starting Price

$3,200 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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We loved the hotels you selected. The drivers were prompt and the guides were good. We especially loved our guide in Florence. Monterosso al Mare was beautiful.

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We had a fantastic experience for a first-time trip to Italy. I wasn't sure how this would be, considering I learned about Zicasso while trying to plan the trip myself. Zicasso put me in touch with a travel specialist and the whole team was incredibly responsive to my many, many questions. If they were ever annoyed, it didn’t show.

I really wanted a smooth experience for my family of five, including three teens, one of whom has Celiac. Our agent was great in helping plan out the experience we wanted. As you may know, it is challenging to find rooms for five in Europe, but the travel company found apartments (usually two bedrooms with a pull-out couch) in the heart of town. You can really customize what you do, but we elected to plan our own meals and handle some of our own transport. We did have one issue where the van driver taking us to the train failed to show. I got one with Uber and the travel company quickly (I mean before we got home quickly!) refunded that amount.

Our contact in Italy was amazing and patient. I can’t give her enough credit. Any time I was unsure of something, she was there. The tours were great, especially Florence and Rome. You may be able to find the companies online, but ours seems to have the connections to get the best guides.

As for meals, we didn’t have any issues. We used an app and got a few recommendations from the travel company and local guides. Even our wine-tasting tour out in Tuscany was accommodating.

I would use our travel company and Zicasso again. I think the only downside is we tried to cram a lot in and it was hot. I probably should have asked for one to two fewer or shorter walking tours, especially on days we switched cities. Otherwise, it was excellent.

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